BY MR. THURSDAY NIGHT.
With less than a month left in the regular season, it's time to see how the top teams stack up.
1. SAN JOSE-This might finally be the year the Sharks break through. If Jumbo Joe shows up in the playoffs, I think you'll see them in the finals.
2. DETROIT-The defending champs have been coasting lately but they'll get it cranked up just in time for the playoffs. Big questions still remain in goal.
3. NEW JERSEY-The Devils will have a well rested Martin Broduer this spring and unlike past New Jersey teams, these guys can score.
4. CALGARY-The Flames were big winners at the deadline, have a great leader, a terrific 1st line and excellent goaltending.
5. WASHINGTON-Led by the best player in the world, the Caps are a dangerous team. However questions in goal, an average at best defense and overall team softness cause concern.
6. PHILADELPHIA-The Flyers are yet to pick a goalie for the playoff run however this rough and tumble team is built for the playoffs.
7. CHICAGO-The young Hawks have had an outstanding season and are primed for a nice playoff run. They're still probably a year away from being legit contenders.
8. BOSTON-I am not sold on the Bruins who lead the NHL in points at press time. Huge questions in goal also plague the B's.
9. VANCOUVER-This team will always have a shot with Luongo in goal. The addition of Mats Sundin has helped but I don't think they have enough offense for a deep run.
10. PITTSBURGH-The Penquins are getting healthy at the right time and have finally broken out of their year long slump. Nobody wants to see these guys in the 1st round.
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